A Year of Storytime Fun 2026
Join us to celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026 at our storytime events, taking place in venues across Blackpool.
Our monthly FREE interactive story sessions for 0-4s include themed play activities, sensory play and more!
No booking required, just turn up!
Click here to look at the events we have planned for the year.
Find a Family Hub, library or green space in your area
Shared spaces are so important to the local community, giving opportunities to meet people, learn new things and find support. Blackpool Better Start provide free services and events at community venues, libraries and green spaces that help local families. We welcome every Blackpool family at any of our Family Hubs.
Explore Blackpool’s community spaces below and click through to find more information.
Blackpool Family Hubs
Green spaces
Libraries
Support for Dads
We know that when children have a good relationship with their Dad or male carer, they are more likely to do well in school and in life. We run lots of groups and activities that are just for dads. Find out what support is available for Dads in Blackpool here.
Community Connectors
We have a team of people who work in the community to help parents and families reach the help and support they need. Our fantastic team are easy to spot in their orange t-shirts, and can be found at Children’s Centres and at Better Start events throughout Blackpool. Meet the connectors here.
Groups and Activities for Families
From Ready Steady School programmes to support with parenting – we have a range of services that are available to every parent in Blackpool with a child aged 4 or under. To find out what groups and activities are available to you, see our events page here.